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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 415.84 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 415.84 and 203.08 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 415.84 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/415.84 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 415.84 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 84,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,448.79/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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